under the auspices of someone/something
under the auspices of (someone or something)
Under the protection, sponsorship, or patronage of; under the oversight, supervision, control, or management of. The whole exhibition, under the auspices of the National Organization for Women, aims to draw attention to the injustices women all over the world face every day. After the overthrow of the previous government, the country is now led by a dictator under the auspices of the US government.
See also: auspices, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
under the auspices of someone/something
orunder someone's/something's auspices
FORMALIf something is done under the auspices of a particular person or organization, or under a person or organization's auspices, it is done with their control, support and approval. The study was carried out by a medical student under the auspices of the Centre for the Study of Alternative Therapies. Look at the manuscripts that were produced under his auspices.
See also: auspices, of, someone, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- under the auspices of
- under the auspices of (someone or something)
- under the aegis of
- auspices
- bring (someone or something) under (someone or something)
- bring under
- let (someone) loose (on something)
- shift for
- shift for (oneself)
- shift for yourself